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Oskie Wet Wet

During the Hamilton Tiger Cats home opener against Edmonton in Guelph Sunday, I ventured into the stands to get the name of a soggy fan I had photographed. The woman sitting in front of him turned to me in the rain and said, ” How are those (my cameras) in the rain?” “I’ll let you know,” I said, because, in 30 years as a newspaper photographer, I have never tried to work through a downpour like the one that drenched everything at Alumni Stadium. I drove home from Guelph with the heat on in my car, since I was soaked like I had fallen into a pool instead of covering a football game. As far as the game goes, the Cats looked soggy before the rains even started, fell behind quickly, and never got the ship righted fully. here’s hoping for better – or at least drier – things in their next game – Barry Gray

Hamilton. Ontario, Sunday, July 7,2013 – Hamilton Tiger Cats vs. Edmonton Eskimos; first home game at Alumni Stadium in Guelph. Gabriel and Michael Nash wear wacky hair as they get ready to cheer on the team. Photo by: Barry Gray, The Hamilton Spectator.

Hamilton. Ontario, Sunday, July 7,2013 – Hamilton Tiger Cats vs. Edmonton Eskimos; first home game at Alumni Stadium in Guelph. Fans sought refuge any way they could from the downpours. Photo by: Barry Gray, The Hamilton Spectator.

Hamilton. Ontario, Sunday, July 7,2013 – Hamilton Tiger Cats vs. Edmonton Eskimos; first home game at Alumni Stadium in Guelph. A young fan takes shelter under her umbrella. Photo by: Barry Gray, The Hamilton Spectator.

Hamilton. Ontario, Sunday, July 7,2013 – Hamilton Tiger Cats vs. Edmonton Eskimos; first home game at Alumni Stadium in Guelph. Eskimos Hugh Charles does a backflip after scoring a touchdown against the Cats. Photo by: Barry Gray, The Hamilton Spectator.

Hamilton. Ontario, Sunday, July 7,2013 – Hamilton Tiger Cats vs. Edmonton Eskimos; first home game at Alumni Stadium in Guelph. Lindsey Lamar looks for some running room during their game against Edmonton. Photo by: Barry Gray, The Hamilton Spectator.